Nicolas Cordova

Coming Up

At ThinkFoodGroup, Nicolas Cordova spent 2013–2020 as Sous Chef, a long run that built the basic operating discipline a kitchen depends on: service cadence, consistency, and the repetition that turns technique into dependable execution. That stretch gave his work a foundation before he moved into larger leadership roles. At Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cordova served as Executive Sous Chef from 2020–2021. The title shifted him beyond line-level responsibility and into the coordination required to keep a large operation moving with precision. At Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria Hotel and Casino, Cordova was Executive Chef from 2021–2023. In that role, he was responsible for both creative control and the steady management of a prominent resort kitchen, with the pressure of maintaining standards inside a high-visibility room. Since 2023, Cordova has held the Executive Chef position at Carbone at Aria in Las Vegas. The role places him in one of the city’s closely watched dining rooms, where Italian cuisine sets the terms of the work and discipline is part of the brief.

Where They Are Now

Since 2023, Cordova has led Carbone at Aria as Executive Chef. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the kitchen is defined by Italian cuisine, and that focus gives the role a clear edge: standards, control, and consistency are the work. In a market built on competition and constant turnover, the position demands polish as much as pace.

Career - Executive Chef — Carbone at Aria, Las Vegas, NV, US (2023–present) - Sous Chef — ThinkFoodGroup (2013–2020) - Executive Sous Chef — Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (2020–2021) - Executive Chef — Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria Hotel and Casino (2021–2023)

Honors

No awards are cited for Cordova.

FAQ What is Nicolas Cordova's current role? As of 2026, Nicolas Cordova is Executive Chef. Where did Nicolas Cordova work before? Nicolas Cordova's earlier career included ThinkFoodGroup, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, and Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria Hotel and Casino. What is Nicolas Cordova known for? Italian cuisine.